Description:BACKGROUND
Field of the invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a travel assistance and particularly to a travel assisting luggage system.
Description of Related Art
[002] Public transportation facilities are increasing day by day that allows a user to travel more frequently to reach to a desired destination. However, due to large percentage of users traveling in a public transport, many a times the user has to wait along with luggage for a longer period of time in order to board the public transport. Usually, the users utilize benches or lounges provided at airports or railway stations for relaxation. However, sometimes the user is unable to get a sitting arrangement for relaxation. Various types of trolleys have been designed that can be used as a relaxation means. However, the users feel uncomfortable to use the trolleys as the relaxation means.
[003] To overcome the aforementioned issues, a suitcase with an integrated seat has been designed. The suitcase comprising a handle, a cushion, and at least two wheels. However, the disclosed suitcase is unable to provide any assistance in case the luggage of the user is stolen. Moreover, the system is unable to provide any provision of charging mobile phones while traveling.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced travel assisting luggage system that can administer the aforementioned issues in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a smart travel bag. The smart travel bag comprising: a solar panel attached at a front portion of the smart travel bag, and adapted to charge low operated electronic devices. The smart travel bag further comprising: a location tracking unit embedded within the solar panel, to track a traveler carrying the smart travel bag. The smart travel bag further comprising: a balancing stand extended from a bottom portion of the smart travel bag, to provide a balance to the smart travel bag. The smart travel bag further comprising: a sitting arrangement attached to the balancing stand. The sitting arrangement is adjusted at an optimal height by using a sliding mechanism for providing relaxation to the traveler. The smart travel bag further comprising: shoulder straps attached at a back side of the smart travel bag, to enable the traveler to use the smart travel bag as a shoulder bag. The smart travel bag further comprising: a pair of wheels adapted to provide a facility to the traveler to use the smart travel bag as a trolley bag.
[006] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart travel bag that is designed to be compact and capable to provide multiple facilities such as, charging mobile phones, tracking a traveler, balancing the smart travel bag, and so forth.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart travel bag that is provided with a storage compartment having an enough space to store personal belongings of a traveler.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart travel bag that is provided with wide shoulder straps to provide larger contact surface area for uniform load distribution.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a smart travel bag that is provided with a pair of wheels to facilitate a traveler to use the smart travel bag as a trolley bag.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a smart travel bag in an open configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the smart travel bag in a closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 1C illustrates a back view of the smart travel bag in the closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 1D illustrates a bottom view of the smart travel bag in the closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for manufacturing of the smart travel bag, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0020] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0021] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0022] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a smart travel bag 100 in an open configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the travel bag 100 may be designed to be compact and capable to accommodate essential items such as, but not limited to, a solar panel 102, a location tracking unit 104, a balancing stand 106, a sitting arrangement 108, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any essential items.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed in any color such as, but not limited to, a black color, a brown color, a blue color, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any color of the smart travel bag 100 including known related art and/or later developed technologies. Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the smart travel bag 100 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, cotton, nylon, polyester, canvas, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the smart travel bag 100 may be made up of leather. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material of the smart travel bag 100 including known related art and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] The solar panel 102 may be removably attached at a front portion of the smart travel bag 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the solar panel 102 may be fixedly attached at the front portion of the smart travel bag 100. The solar panel 102 may be adapted to charge low operated electronic devices such as, but not limited to, mobile phones, power banks, notebook processors, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the low operated electronic devices including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the location tracking unit 104 may be embedded within the solar panel 102, to track a traveler carrying the smart travel bag 100. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the location tracking unit 104 may be a Global Positioning System (GPS). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the location tracking unit 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the balancing stand 106 may be extended from a bottom portion of the smart travel bag 100, when the traveler is using the sitting arrangement 108. The balancing stand 106 may be extended to provide a balance to the smart travel bag 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The balancing stand 106 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, a plastic material, a wooden material, a hard plastic material, a High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material, a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the balancing stand 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sitting arrangement 108 may be removably attached to the balancing stand 106. In another embodiment of the present invention, the sitting arrangement 108 may be fixedly attached to the balancing stand 106. In an embodiment of the present invention, the sitting arrangement 108 may be adjustable and foldable, to provide relaxation to the traveler whenever it is required during travelling. The sitting arrangement 108 may be adjusted at an optimal height by using a sliding mechanism, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sitting arrangement 108 may have a locking means (not shown) that may be engaged to prevent excessive lowering of a seat. The locking means may be engaged when the seat is adjusted to the optimal height as needed by the traveler, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] The sitting arrangement 108 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, a wooden material, a hard plastic material, a High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material, a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the sitting arrangement 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of the smart travel bag 100 in a closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart travel bag 100 may comprise a storage compartment 110 that may be having an enough space to store personal belongings of the traveler. In an embodiment of the present invention, the storage compartment 110 may comprise a fastening means 112 that may be opened or closed to load and/or unload items into and/or from the storage compartment 110. The fastening means 112 may be, but not limited to, a zipper, a press-stud arrangement, and so forth, in an embodiment of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the fastening means 112 including known related art and/or later developed technologies.
[0031] FIG. 1C illustrates a back view of the smart travel bag 100 in the closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The smart travel bag 100 may comprise shoulder straps 114a-114b (hereinafter referred to as the straps 114) that may enable the traveler to use the smart travel bag 100 as a shoulder bag.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the straps 114 may be fixedly attached at a back side of the smart travel bag 100. In another embodiment of the present invention, the straps 114 may be removably attached at the back side of the smart travel bag 100. In an embodiment of the present invention, the straps 114 may be attached to the smart travel bag 100 through an attachment means. The attachment means may be, but not limited to, an adjustable buckle, a thread, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment means including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable buckle may be attached to a first end of each of the straps 114 to enable the traveler to tighten up or loosen the straps 114, based on a requirement. In an embodiment of the present invention, the straps 114 of the smart travel bag 100 may be designed to be broad to provide larger contact surface area for uniform load distribution.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, a second end of each of the straps 114 may be attached to the back side of the smart travel bag 100 by using the thread. In an embodiment of the present invention, a thread attachment may be a permanent attachment, as there are no means left to detach the straps 114 from the smart travel bag 100.
[0035] FIG. 1D illustrates a bottom view of the smart travel bag 100 in the closed configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart travel bag 100 may be provided with a pair of wheels 116a-116b (hereinafter referred to as the wheels 116) that provides a facility to the traveler to use the smart travel bag 100 as a trolley bag. The wheels 116 may enable a movement of the smart travel bag 100 from one place to another place, by enabling the traveler to just drag the smart travel bag 100 through the wheels 116. In such embodiment of the present invention, the wheels 116 may be provided with a 360-degree rotation for the sake of ease. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wheels 116 may be made up of a plastic material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the wheels 116 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0036] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for manufacturing of the smart travel bag 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] At step 202, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the solar panel 102 attached at the front portion of the smart travel bag 100, to charge the low operated electronic devices.
[0038] At step 204, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the location tracking unit 104 that may be embedded within the solar panel 102, to track the traveler carrying the smart travel bag 100.
[0039] At step 206, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the balancing stand 106 extended from the bottom portion of the smart travel bag 100, to provide a balance to the smart travel bag 100.
[0040] At step 208, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the sitting arrangement 108 that may be attached to the balancing stand 106, to provide relaxation to the traveler whenever it is required during travelling. The sitting arrangement 108 may be adjusted at the optimal height by using the sliding mechanism.
[0041] At step 210, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the storage compartment 110 that may be having the enough space to store the personal belongings of the traveler.
[0042] At step 212, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the fastening means 112 that may be opened or closed to load and/or unload the items into and/or from the storage compartment 110.
[0043] At step 214, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the straps 114 attached at the back side of the smart travel bag 100, to enable the traveler to use the smart travel bag 100 as the shoulder bag.
[0044] At step 216, the smart travel bag 100 may be designed with the wheels 116 that provides the facility to the traveler to use the smart travel bag 100 as the trolley bag.
[0045] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0046] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , C , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A smart travel bag (100), comprising:
a solar panel (102) attached at a front portion of the smart travel bag (100), and adapted to charge low operated electronic devices;
a location tracking unit (104) embedded within the solar panel (102), to track a traveler carrying the smart travel bag (100);
a balancing stand (106) extended from a bottom portion of the smart travel bag (100), to provide a balance to the smart travel bag (100);
a sitting arrangement (108) attached to the balancing stand (106), wherein the sitting arrangement (108) is adjusted at an optimal height by using a sliding mechanism for providing relaxation to the traveler;
shoulder straps (114a-114b) attached at a back side of the smart travel bag (100), to enable the traveler to use the smart travel bag (100) as a shoulder bag; and
a pair of wheels (116a-116b) adapted to provide a facility to the traveler to use the smart travel bag (100) as a trolley bag.
2. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the location tracking unit (104) is Global Positioning System (GPS).
3. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sitting arrangement (108) is made up of a plastic material.
4. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart travel bag (100) is made up of a leather material.
5. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of wheels (116a-116b) are made up of a plastic material.
6. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shoulder straps (114a-114b) of the smart travel bag (100) are designed to be broad to provide larger contact surface area for uniform load distribution.
7. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a storage compartment (110) having an enough space to store personal belongings of the traveler.
8. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the storage compartment (110) comprises a fastening means (112) to be opened or closed to load and/or unload items into and/or from the storage compartment (110).
9. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fastening means (112) is a zipper.
10. The smart travel bag (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the balancing stand (106) provides the balance to the smart travel bag (100) when the traveler is using the sitting arrangement (108).
Date: November 16, 2022
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant